It was day 2 of her in Pokhara and her first day of the exploration. Ravi and Suhana went for shopping where Suhana bought clothes for herself. "Where do you want to go first??" Ravi asked. "I....I don't know." Suhana said. Then Ravi took her to Davi's fall (a famous waterfall of Pokhara). As they reached after one our of walk to Davi's fall Suhana was excited to see that amazing place. Water falling from 100 feet above and forming a tunnel at the bottom. Suhana stood near the edge of the waterfall holding the bars and was lost in that moment. She closed her eyes and started to feel the cold breeze touching her cheeks sprinkles of water over her face. From back Ravi saw Suhana how happy she was at that moment. He decided to take Suhana to some other places as well. Ravi held her hand and said, "Let's go." Suhana asked , "Where?" Ravi replied, "Somewhere more fun." and they went to Pokhara Zoological Park. There Suhana saw so many animals at the same place. She was amazed seeing those beautiful animals. Everytime she saw an animal she screamed in joy like a child "LOOK A PEACOCK", "LOOK AN ELEPHANT", "LOOK A BABY ELEPHANT". Ravi was so happy seeing Suhana happy. They spent the rest of the evening at that park and later went to a restaurant with live singing. They ate food and listen to the person who was singing very beautiful song. Suhana asked, "You like singing right?" "YES" Ravi replied. Suhana asked, "Can you sing a song for me?" Ravi smiled and looked at Suhana "YES,I WIL, WHEN TIME COMES." Ravi replied. And they both went to Ravi's apartment. Suhana was very happy and tired and she fell sleep. Ravi too arranged his couch on the living room and went to sleep.
Next day Ravi woke up early as usual and went to check up on Suhana. He found out that Suhana was sick and had a fever from yesterday's travelling. "SUHANA....ARE YOU OKAY?" Ravi asked. Suhana replied in low voice, " I AM FEELING HOT AND I CANNOT GET UP." He carried Suhana with his arms and took her to the bathroom. He washed her face and told Suhana to change clothes. Suhana slowly changed her clothes and came out. They went to hospital for further check up. Luckily it was just a mild fever and it will be okay if she rests for 2 days. Ravi took some medicines and took Suhana to his apartment. Ravi took care of Suhana for two days. Suhana didn't like medicines and was refusing to take them. Please, "Suhana take medicine" Ravi asked politely. Suhana looked at Ravi and took her medicines. That 2 days Ravi took care of Suhana very well and Suhana started to feel well again. After dinner Suhana went to sleep but she was feeling lonely. When Ravi went to check on her he saw Suhana sitting on bed. "Why are you not sleep?" he asked. Suhana with tear in her eyes, "RAVI CAN YOU STAY HERE WHILE I FALL SLEEP?" Ravi sat next to her and held her hand and looked into her eyes and touched her hair and said, "I AM RIGHT HERE WITH YOU." That night Ravi slept sitting next to Suhana. Suhana woke up and saw Ravi by her side she was so happy and she touched Ravi's hair. And Ravi woke up they both stare at each other and did not say a word for moments. Ravi gently touched Suhana's forehead and said your fever is gone now you can travel again. Suhana burst into excitement and jumped on her bed. That day they went to Mahendra Cave. It is a cave under the surface inside which there is the statue of Lord Shiva(Hindu God). Suhana was scared at first because there was dark inside the cave but Ravi held her hand and said, "I'm here, Don't worry." Suhana felt comfort and was smiling. Later they went to another cave. She saw bats hanging on the celling of caves.
Ravi had some work to do in his collage so he and Suhana returned home early that day. Ravi told Suhana, "I have to go to my collage you please stay at apartment I will be home till 7 PM." Suhana said, "Can I come with you?" Ravi said, " You don't have to. I'll be home soon." Suhana agreed and decided to stay home. Suhana was alone so she tried to play guitar. She did not know hot to play it but she plucked some strings and she laughed listening to the sound of guitar. She also watched television. Time passed, it's almost 8 PM. Suhana waited but Ravi had not arrived. It was 9 PM Suhana panicked and started to worry. She thought Ravi was in trouble. She was running out of her patience. She decided to go out and look for Ravi. Suhana had tear in her eyes and walking in streets looking left and right to find Ravi. After walking for some distance Ravi saw Suhana and rushed towards her. "WHY ARE YOU OUT? I TOLD YOU TO STAY HOME." Ravi said. Suhana replied in panicked was, "YOU....YOU SAID YOU WILL BE HOME BY 7 PM. WHY ARE YOU LATE?" Ravi tried to calm her down but Suhana was panicking and could not control herself. Suhana said, "YOU LEFT ME ALONE, YOU LEFT ME ALONE." Ravi gently put his hands on Suhana's shoulder and said, " I'll never leave you now." Suhana cried and hugged Ravi for the first time. Ravi wrapped his arms around her and hugged her back.
That was the moment when they both fell in love but they did not know till the very end. Ravi took Suhana to apartment. That night Ravi slept with Suhana. Suhana held Ravi's hand and fell sleep.
Back in Dharan Suhana's mother and father were worried about her daughter. Suhana's mother was so emotional. She went to Suhana's room and started crying. She saw her paintings one by one. Then She saw paintings of Pokhara ans Mustang. She remembered that Suhana once told them that she wanted to visit those places. She rushed to her husband and told her about the paintings. Next day they both went for Pokhara.
In Pokhara there was new day for Ravi and Suhana. They both woke up facing each other. Ravi touched Suhana's cheeks and stared at her. Suhana put her hand over Ravi's hand and smiled at him. Ravi told, " Today I will take you to my uncle's restaurant whish is by the lake side." "LAKE SIDE??" Suhana asked. Ravi replied, "Yes, it is the place near Phewa Lake. You will like it." Suhana was excited. They had breakfast. And left for Lake Side.
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Happiness in Her Eyes
Short StoryA girl diagnosed with autism went out of her house for the first time in 19 years meets a boy in her journey